You will also quickly learn how to manage properties well instead of spending decades figuring it out like most investors.

Don't let them choose for you.Just inspect what you expect....Also I would talk to housing office in Memphis to get a feel of how many people are on the Section 8 waitlist, what kind of rents they pay, what zip codes are they targeting, see if they have any stats about how long tenants stay and average rent.While a lot of people try to look at google street view to get an idea of the neighborhood, there is no substitute for visiting in person.

I expect the home to be worth at least 300k conservatively, but up to 325k.

Please advise on what to expect what to do?

I am trying to figure out how many markets I should focus on at once.

Just as I was scrambling to figure that out, one of my tenants also moved out, leaving me with thousands in repairs and a vacant unit at the worst possible time.I had zero reserves left because I had just paid back the money I borrowed to close.

You’ll want to weigh the interest rates and closing costs against your expected timeline.

Show the bank the first couple of transfers into your account and if the those transfers are expected to continue for at lease the next 3 years, the bank can use that $5000 as monthly income which can help you qualify for a loan to buy the yacht of your dreams.

I'd expect those rates in the midcity/southdowns area, but not tigerland/brightside. 

I focus on staying engaged, whether it’s through regular check-ins, providing insights without expecting anything in return.In terms of systems, I’ve found that a mix of structured tools and personal touchpoints works best.